Solve 7x + 3 = 129
The solution of 7x + 3 = 129 is x = 18.
How to work it out
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The goal is to get x alone. Undo the operations in the opposite order: first the addition, then the multiplication.
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Subtract 3 from both sides:
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Divide both sides by 7:
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Check: put x = 18 back into the equation.
LaTeX source of the formulas on this page
\[ 7x + 3 = 129\ \Rightarrow\ x = 18 \]
\[ 7x + 3 = 129 \]
\[ 7x + 3 - 3 = 129 - 3 \ \Rightarrow\ 7x = 126 \]
\[ \frac{7x}{7} = \frac{126}{7} \ \Rightarrow\ x = 18 \]
\[ 7\cdot18 + 3 = 126 + 3 = 129 \checkmark \]Trying values of x in 7x + 3 = 129
| x | 7x + 3 | Equals 129? |
|---|---|---|
| 16 | 115 | no |
| 17 | 122 | no |
| 18 | 129 | yes |
| 19 | 136 | no |
| 20 | 143 | no |
Questions
What is x in 7x + 3 = 129?
The solution of 7x + 3 = 129 is x = 18.
How do you solve 7x + 3 = 129?
Subtract 3 from both sides to get 7x = 126, then divide both sides by 7 to get x = 18.
How do I check the answer?
Replace x by 18: 7(18) + 3 = 129, which is 129.